DEFA14A

DEFA14A 1 wal_defa_14a_notice_2026.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Your vote matters! Western Alliance Bancorporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders Wednesday, June 10, 2026 8:00 AM, Mountain Standard Time One East Washington Street, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 styleINA Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholders Meeting to Be Held on June 10, 2026, for Stockholders of record as of April 13, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods. For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting go to www.proxydocs.com/WAL To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the internet. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper package in time for this year's meeting, you must make this request on or before May 30, 2026. Internet: www.investorelections.com/WAL Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com * If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located below) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material. Your control number Have the 12 digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions. SEE REVERSE FOR FULL AGENDA Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved

Western Alliance Bancorporation Annual Meeting of Stockholders THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE: FOR ON PROPOSALS 1, 2 AND 3 PROPOSAL 1. Election of Directors 1.01 Bruce D. Beach 1.02 Juan R. Figuereo 1.03 Greta Guggenheim 1.04 Christopher A. Halmy 1.05 Mary Chris Jammet 1.06 Marianne Boyd Johnson 1.07 Robert P. Latta 1.08 Anthony T. Meola 1.09 Dr. Michael Papay 1.10 Bryan K. Segedi 1.11 Donald D. Snyder 1.12 Clarke Starnes III 1.13 Kenneth A. Vecchione 2. To approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of executives. 3. To ratify the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. 4. The transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

SEC Form DEFA14A filed by Western Alliance Bancorporation